Do you have tons of spinach, broccoli, or bananas that are about to go bad and you don’t want to be wasteful and throw them away? These creative ways to use vegetables, fruits, and herbs, will save you money and cut down on food waste.
Bake Bread
We love some fresh baked bread and you can use zucchini, corn, bananas, apples, or pumpkins to whip up muffins and replace other ingredients like butter in baked goods.
Add to Soups or Sauces
Boost your vitamins and fiber in soups, stews, or pasta sauces by adding kale, spinach, garlic, chard, peppers, onions, carrots, celery, peas, potatoes, squash, or sweet potatoes.
Juice or Blend Into Smoothies
If you have tons of fruits and vegetables that you need to quickly use, juices and smoothies work well with tons of ingredients. Plus, they’re a great way to get your five a day servings of fruits and vegetables!
Make a Fritatta
This egg dish will feed your whole family and it’s a great way to use mushrooms, tomatoes, kale, spinach, peppers, carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes.
Make Pesto or Chimichurri
Use basil, cilantro, parsley, carrot tops, watercress, arugula, and beet greens to make pesto or chimichurri sauces which are delicious toppings for bread, proteins, spreads for sandwiches, and dressings for salads.
